Japan is well-known overseas for its modern technology and bustling metropolises. Many people are drawn to the country for its products and popular culture, and a large portion of tourists visit major cities such as Tokyo. However, nature is a...
The simple facts about periods and their symptoms Menstruation generally involves the monthly discharge of blood and tissue. Women’s bodies prepare for a possible pregnancy every month by thickening the lining of the uterus. If pregnancy...
From March 18 to 21, Ecological Memes held a global online forum, “Ecological Memes Global Forum 2021”. The session featured a variety of guests who pioneered the front line, from business and art to ecology, under the theme of...
The coronavirus has forced many companies globally to shift their working style. Due to the pandemic, we have seen a rise in both employees and employers working from home. The past year saw “workation” as a buzzword too. However, in...
In Japan, when you get caught in a sudden rain, you can easily find an inexpensive plastic umbrella at any convenience store. They usually cost between 100 to 500 yen. If the rain stops on your way home, you may accidentally leave the umbrella...
What comes to your mind when you hear “ethical fashion”? Eco-friendly organic cotton clothes? Shirts made from recycled materials or bags handcrafted by locals? Don’t be surprised, but we have ethical fashion coming as far as...
The arrival of the first period is a major life event for girls. They usually experience it between the ages of 10-15, and around that time, parents and schools are expected to provide guidance and support for them. In Japan, although some facts...
It’s been a few months since we covered the issue of period poverty in Japan. Tokyo’s municipalities, such as Toshima and Adachi wards, have been quick in response to the issue, and in March, they gave away sanitary products they had stockpiled for...
Two food companies and a group of students have collaborated to develop a new product, Sustainable Shrimp Cracker, made from two kinds of food waste. The first source of food waste comes from the heads of sweet shrimp, leftover in the process of...
Food sustainability is a growing trend in the food and beverage industry. Hopping on the bandwagon is a new eatery, Mottainai Shokudo (shokudou meaning cafeteria). Located in the Shonan region of Kanagawa prefecture, it is a sustainable eatery, an...